How to Say ‘To stay in shape’ in French
Rester en forme
rehs-tay ahn fohrm
[rehs-tay ahn fohrm]
💬 Usage Tip: [En forme] is the fixed expression for being fit or in shape: [être en forme], [rester en forme]. It is best learned as a chunk, not word by word.
Phrase Breakdown
Rester
[rehs-tay]
To stay
To remain in a particular place or state.
Pour 'rester' en forme, il fait du sport.
To 'stay' in shape, he exercises.
En forme
ahn fohrm
Words in this phrase
en
[ahn]
in
Indicating position within something.
Elle est 'en' voyage.
She is 'in' travel.
forme
[fohrm]
shape
Refers to physical condition or fitness.
Il travaille dur pour 'forme'.
He works hard for 'shape'.
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